Texas · 52.4 Mile Ultra · Marathon · Half Marathon
Merus Marathon & Ultra
Merus Marathon & Ultra is a 52.4 Mile Ultra, marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Claude, Texas. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, April 17, 2027.
- Race day
- April 17, 2027
- Location
- Claude, TX
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, April 17, 2027
- Location
- Claude, Texas
- Distances
- 52.4 Mile Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile (Youth)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- perspectivepacing.com
About the Merus Marathon & Ultra
Merus Adventure Park, located in the Palo Duro Canyon offers huge elevation gains throughout the land. The base elevation at the rim of the canyon is 3,412 feet above sea level. The lowest point on the floor of the canyon at MERUS Adventure is 2,500 feet. Most of the elevation gains range from 100 to 500 feet in drop, creating ample opportunities for a challenging race course. Millions of years of erosion have created incredible colors and a variety of surface materials. As you cover the miles,…
Rankings and notes
- Notes
- [enrich 2026-09-25] Prior editions: 2026-04-11, 2025-04-19 (no ultra finishers that year). Course is loop-based (not out-and-back as previously recorded) per organizer: Half=1x13.1mi loop, Marathon=2x13.1mi loops, Ultra=4x13.1mi loops, plus a separate 10K loop into the canyon.
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Merus Marathon & Ultra: common questions
- When is the Merus Marathon & Ultra?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, April 17, 2027.
- Where is the Merus Marathon & Ultra held?
- In Claude, Texas.
- What distances does the Merus Marathon & Ultra offer?
- 52.4 Mile Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 1 Mile (Youth).
- How do I register for the Merus Marathon & Ultra?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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